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Nanotechnology Makes Tiny Particles, Big Health Problems

Aug 24, 2009Charlie PizarroGeneral Insights, Uncategorized

Nanotechnology? Is that what Mork from Ork says when he picks up his cellphone? Actually, nanotechnology is the industry where scientists take different substances and isolate their smallest possible particles. And by “small,” we’re talking about sizes once thought...

Energy Saving Tips

May 14, 2009Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Energy, Tips, Uncategorized

Here are some tips for saving energy (and money) when using your electronics: Set the power saving options on your computer and peripherals.Computer power management features can save you $25 to $75 per desktop computer and monitor each year. By enabling your power...

Help Save Biodiesel

Apr 20, 2009Charlie PizarroChildren's Health, Energy, General Insights, Uncategorized

A recent engine design change puts biodiesel in jeopardy. Read more and take action to save this important fuel source. Biodiesel is a fuel derived from vegetable and animal oils. When made from recycled cooking oil, biodiesel turns a waste product into a fuel that...

Pesticides

Apr 6, 2009Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips, Uncategorized

– Pesticides are dangerous chemicals that can seriously harm people and the environment. CEH works for ecological solutions to pest problems and alternatives to pesticides. See why: the Top Ten Reasons Not to Use Pesticides. – Click here to learn about...

Pest Control

Jan 31, 2008Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Food, Tips, Uncategorized

Don’t use pesticide sprays because they contaminate the air and coat surfaces such as kitchen counters, children’s toys, and rugs where children play. Spraying also doesn’t address the cause of the problem, so the pests will often return. Ants To get...

Household Cleaners

Jan 31, 2008Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Tips, Uncategorized

It’s quick and easy to make your own inexpensive and effective cleaning products from ingredients like white distilled vinegar, baking soda, liquid soap (castile, vegetable-based, or glycerin), liquid hand dishwashing detergent, olive oil, and club soda. A steam...

Baby Food Recipes

Jan 31, 2008Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Food, Tips, Uncategorized

Making your own baby food doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment. At a minimum, all you need to get started is a clean pot to cook in and equipment to get the foods to the right consistency. You can puree the food with a fine mesh sieve, an inexpensive...

Chemicals of Concern

Jan 31, 2008Center for Environmental HealthChildren's Health, Tips, Uncategorized

Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A (BPA) acts like a hormone in our bodies. BPA is linked to abnormal sexual development in baby boys, early puberty in girls, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diabetes, and obesity. Levels found in ordinary Americans have been...